Bell, Janet Virginia (McMurphy) w/Clayton Ernest
Death: 2020, 11/29 Age: 88 Lot: 955 B Crems
| Father | Dewey Arthur McMurphy |
|---|---|
| Mother | Helen Alice Buel (McMurphy) |
| Birth | 20 Apr 1932 Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA |
| Death | 29 Nov 2020 Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA |
| Residence | 1985-2020 Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA |
February 6, 1950 – March 27, 2023
Prebble, Sarah Jane (Alexander) w/Lawrence E., Sr.
Death: 2023, 03/27 Age: 73 Lot: 1019 B
Sarah Jane Prebble, 73, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away with her family by her side on March 27, 2023 at home in Hutchinson, Kansas. The daughter of Elwyn and Elvira Alexander, she was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on February 6, 1950.
She loved all animals, never knew a stranger and worked for nearly 30 years at the former Yoder Cafe and the Carriage Crossing Restaurant in Yoder, Kansas, retiring in 2023. She was also a member of the Salt City Cowboy Church in South
Hutchinson, Kansas. She spent more than 29 years with her partner, Lawrence (Larry) E. Prebble. They were married on June 22, 2007. He passed away on June 7, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie Crawford of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; brother, Jimmy Alexander (Theresa) of Malin, Oregon; sisters, Connie Steele of Hutchinson, Kansas, Marie Partington (Howard) of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Goldie
Goodwin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Ronald Alexander; sisters, Carolyn Young and Geraldine Joyce Alexander; a sister-in-law, Alice Alexander; and a niece, Nacole Bell.
Cremation has taken place and she will be inurned alongside her husband at Sterling Cemetery in Sterling, Kansas. The Inurnment and Memorial Service, officiated by Pastor Montie McFerrin of Salt City Cowboy Church, will be held on
Saturday, May 6th at 10:00 am at the cemetery. There will be a luncheon immediately following at the Salt City Cowboy Church, 810 North Main Street in South Hutchinson, Kansas. There will also be a Celebration of Life and meal held on Sunday, May 7 th at 1:00pm at the Carriage Crossing Restaurant, 10002 South Yoder Road in Yoder, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter in her name.
Brothers, Lyle Jay h/Patricia ‘Pat’ Ruth(Swenson)
Death: 2023, 03/31 Age: 87 Lot: 705 C
Engelland, Judith ‘Judy’ Clare (Buel) w/John Anthony
05/09/1939 – 02/06/2023
Burial 02/10/2023 Age: 83 Lot: 1021 B
Judith “Judy” Clare Engelland, 83, died Feb. 6, 2023, in Sterling, Kansas, after a long battle with scleroderma. She was at peace and surrounded by family as she went to be with her Lord.
Judy was born May 9, 1939, to James and Barbara Buel of Sterling. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart John Engelland on August 28, 1960.
Early in their marriage, they lived in Lawrence while John completed his engineering degree at the University of Kansas and Judy worked in administration at the KU math department. They then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for John’s work. Their oldest son Shawn was born there. Then they moved to Rose Hill, Kansas, to be closer to family, where sons Mark and Brent were born.
In 1974, the family returned to Sterling to take over the family farm. Sterling was Judy’s home the rest of her life. While John handled the farm, Judy took charge of the accounting. The couple earned the Kansas Master Farmer and Farm Homemaker award in 1992 for leadership and service to agriculture.
Faith and family were central to her life. She enjoyed working with youth in Albuquerque, Rose Hill, and at Sterling First United Methodist Church, where she was a member for more than 50 years. Whether working with youth or in other ministries, Judy put her faith into action. Whenever there was a church youth activity, you could find Judy working to make positive experiences for everyone. From opening her home to organizing mission trips to Mexico, Judy led by example. Throughout her life, her family counted on her as a faithful prayer warrior.
Judy enjoyed crafting and was an excellent cook and baker. She always made family gatherings and holidays special and treasured time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She and John traveled frequently. They enjoyed 40th and 50th anniversary trips with their children and grandchildren, first to Red River, New Mexico, and then on a Caribbean cruise. The highlight of the couple’s travels was a 2017 trip with their pastor to the Holy Land.
If you knew Judy, you were blessed. She treated everyone with kind, thoughtful attention, truly embodying Jesus’ command to put others before self. Her family and friends thank God for her because they received the rich blessing of her caring nature. She leaves behind a lasting legacy and example to follow.
She is survived by her faithful husband John; son Shawn and daughter in-law Sandra Engelland of Keller, Texas; son Mark and daughter in-law Sarah Engelland of Sterling; son Brent and daughter in-law Laura Engelland of Hutchinson; grandchildren Rachel, Elizabeth, Rebekah, Nathan, Dillon, Anna, Hannah, Jacob, Hayley, Marianna, and Evelyn; great grandsons Elliot and Lukas; sister Sally and brother in-law Jim Haggerty of Sterling; and brother Bob and sister in-law Vicki Buel of Manhattan.
Funeral service will be at 2:00pm Friday, Feb. 10 at the First United Methodist Church of Sterling. Burial at Sterling Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be 2pm to 7pm Thursday, Feb. 9 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Family will be present 5pm to 7pm.
Memorials may be made in the name of Judy Engelland to Sterling Village or to the National Scleroderma Foundation in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Evans-Crawford, Dorothy Jean (Pickett)Payne w/Eugene ‘Gene’, Sr,; Carrol Eugene;dw/ ? Payne
Burial: 2018, 09/21 Age: 77 Lot: 001 I Crems
Henry, Helen Maurice ‘Mammy'(Fulton) w/Darley Joe Northey ‘Chick’
Burial Date: 2022, 12/27 Age: 93 Lot: 967 A
January 21, 1929 ~ December 22, 2022
Helen Maurice “Mammy” Henry, 93, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away December 22, 2022, at the Legends of Hutchinson. She was born January 21, 1929, in De Queen, Arkansas, the daughter of W.E. “Peg” and Pearl Carson Fulton. Helen was a near lifelong Sterling resident. She graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1947. Helen was a secretary for Ark Manufacturing, Sterling, and Sterling College, where she worked for over 50 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, United Methodist Women, and Sorosis. Helen was a Sunday money counter, played in the bell choir, and headed up many funeral dinners at the church. She was a treasurer for Kum-Join-Us Sunday School Class for 70 years. Helen volunteered at the Rice County Women’s Thrift Shop and the Sterling Manor for many years. She enjoyed walking, playing bridge, and was a prolific note writer, and most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. Helen was an avid Sterling College and Sterling High School supporter. On June 13, 1948, Helen was united in marriage with Darley Joe “Chick” Henry in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1989. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Thomas Brent Henry and infant Joseph Fulton Henry; two brothers, Bob Fulton and Eddie Fulton; and two sisters, Virginia Lewis and Peggy McQuin. Helen is survived by her two children, Randy Henry and wife Georgia of Sterling, KS, and Jennifer Sturges and husband Bill of Salina, KS; five grandchildren, Justin Henry and wife Mandy of Wichita, KS, Brandon Henry and wife Summer of Mission Hills, KS, Amy Ansley and husband Will of Overland Park, KS, Megan Sturges Stanfield of Leawood, KS, and Brian Sturges and wife Tamren of Manhattan, KS; and nine great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Brent, Beckett, Sadler, Locklin, Davis, Wrenli, Bria, and Konlen. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, with Pastor Amy Foster and Pastor John Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Sterling College (for the Joe Henry and Helen Henry Memorial Scholarship) or the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Murphy, Kelley Maureen Daughter of Daryl Emerson and Kathleen J(Minter) Murphy
Death: 2019, 09/03 Age: 53 Lot: 691 C Crems
Kelley Maureen Murphy, 53, a resident of Irving for the past ten years, daughter of Kathleen Murphy, died suddenly Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her home. Born June 17, 1966 in Salina, Kansas, she is the daughter of Kathleen Jane Minter Murphy and the late Daryl Emerson Murphy . She had a Masters degree in the Arts and lived and worked in New York City until moving to Irving. She was an actress in New York, and had appeared on stage in the Black Hills Playhouse and the Irving Lyric Stage. She worked for many years in many different philanthropic organizations including the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. She was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Irving where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Daughters of the King.
Preceded in death by her father, Daryl Emerson Murphy, and an uncle Steve Minter, she is survived by her mother, Katheen J. Murphy of Irving; two sisters Debra Lynn (Debi) Register and her husband Jerry, and Dawn Denise Harper, both of Florida; cousins, Courtney Goin, Emily Wilcox, Megan Winter, Stephanie Ambrose, and Kristy Droegemier; and several nieces and nephews in Florida whom she loved very much.
A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 516 South O’Connor Road, Rev. Robert Corely, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heifer, International at heifer.org or to any humane society.
Holub, Delbert Raymond ‘Bud’ h/Sharon Kay(Stubblefield)
Burial Date: 2022, 12/14 Age: 83 Lot: 917 H
Delbert R. (Bud) Holub, 83, retired Gas Service Company, passed away on December 7, 2022. He was born in McDonald, Kansas on September 24, 1939 to Albert J. and Vera E. (Studer) Holub. Preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters; his wife Sharon and a daughter, Karen Stone and a grandson, Joe Crowder. He is survived by his sons: Greg (Debbie) Holub and Kevin Holub; daughter: Delraye (Greg) Hansard; brothers: Larry (Connie) Holub, Gary (Vickie) Holub, Ronnie (Marilyn) Holub, Randy (Neva Lou) Holub; sisters: Judy Mann, Joyce Hale and Tammy (Carroll) Ginther; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel. Burial to follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas at 2 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com for the Holub family.
Wellman, Bradley Nelson dh/Nancy(Steen)Heter
Burial Date: 2022, 12/17 Age: 73 Lot: 1196 C Crems
Obituary
Bradley Nelson “Brad” Wellman, 73, of Alden, Kansas, passed away November 19, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born November 8, 1949, in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Richard and Myrtle Belden Wellman. Brad was a lifelong Alden and Sterling resident. He graduated from Lyons High School, with the class of 1968, and later attended Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University majoring in Fine Arts. Brad was a farmer, rancher and partner at Wellman Ranch, LLC. He was also an independent brick and stone mason, having worked for Gardner Masonry in Hutchinson for many years. Brad was a prodigious potter, enjoyed playing his guitar, was an avid reader, and a wildflower enthusiast. He was a member of the Hole in the Wall Gang in Kaycee, Wyoming. On May 19, 1973, Brad was united in marriage with Nancy Steen at Triumph Church, rural Sterling, which is now the Mattson residence. They later divorced. Brad is survived by his two sons, Michael Wellman and wife Susan of Hutchinson, KS, and John Wellman and wife Carrie of Alden, KS; daughter-in-law, Karen Wellman of Holton, KS; brother, Greg Wellman of Sterling, KS; sister, Emily Wellman of Alden, KS; and seven grandchildren, Lee, Ella, Emily, Abigail, Nolan, Julie, and Sabrina. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse Wellman; brother, Alan Wellman; and cousins, Alice and Royce Mattson. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Pastor Rob Bolton officiating. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sterling Public Library in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Dayber, Ida Mary(Schader) w/Norman Ellis
Burial: 2022, 12/16 Age: 87 Lot: 1142 E
